2006年VOA标准英语-Pope Celebrates Final Mass, Ends Turkey Visit

By Sabina Castelfranco Istanbul 01 December 2006 Pope Benedict held a final mass for Turkey's tiny Catholic community, again repeating a call for an end to divisions among Christians. In words that appeared directed to Muslims, the pope also said th

2006年VOA标准英语- Group Promotes Energy Integration and Coo

By Michael Bowman Washington 19 January 2006 A Washington-based public policy group is advocating an ambitious proposal for energy integration and cooperation in the Americas, with the ultimate goal o

2007年VOA标准英语-Hollywood Celebrates 30 Years of "Star Wars"

By Alan Silverman Hollywood 29 April 2007 For even the most popular movies, fame is often fleeting; but every so often - perhaps once or twice in a generation - a film transcends entertainment to become part of the culture. That is certainly the case

2007年VOA标准英语-Hughes Promotes US-Indian Educational Exchange

By Lisa Vohra Washington 27 March 2007 watch India Education Exchange Thousands of international students travel to the United States each year to attend college. But since the September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001, security concerns have made st

2007年VOA标准英语-Envoys to Darfur Still Optimistic Despite Lates

By Noel King Khartoum 15 February 2007 Amid growing concern over continued violence in Sudan's Darfur region, top United Nations and African Union envoys to the region said Thursday they remain optimistic that a political solution to the crisis can b

2006年VOA标准英语-Pope Celebrates Palm Sunday Mass

By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 09 April 2006 Faithful gather in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican during the Palm Sunday Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI, Sunday, April 9, 2006 Tens of thousands of R

VOA标准英语 Pirates Hold Up Food Aid to Somalia, Uganda, Kenya

The United Nations' World Food Program says the U.S.-flagged container ship anchored off the coast of Somalia is carrying items to feed hundreds of thousands of starving people in Somalia, Uganda and Kenya. The ship's captain is being held hostage b

VOA标准英语 Pirates Reaching Farther Out to Sea to Hijack Vessel

In response to increased naval patrols in the Gulf of Aden, pirates in Somalia are venturing hundreds of kilometers out to sea to seize vessels. The change in tactic has allowed pirates to successfully hijack numerous ships in recent days, including

VOA标准英语2009年-Chavez Celebrates End to Venezuela Term Limits

President Hugo Chavez is celebrating victory in a referendum to end term limits for elected officials. The president's proposal passed with 54 percent of votes cast. The measure will allow Mr. Chavez to stay in power as long as he keeps winning elec

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Promotes US Infrastructure Spending

U.S. President Barack Obama has made his third trip this week to build public support for his plan to stimulate the nation's economy. Mr. Obama visited a road construction project near Washington to make his case for spending more federal funds to r

VOA标准英语2009年-US Seeks to 'Head Off' North Korean Missile Tes

The U.S. State Department said Thursday that the United States is working to dissuade North Korea from going ahead with its plan to launch a satellite next month. U.S. officials say the launch is a disguised long-range missile test and would be dest

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Irish L

Millions of Americans of Irish descent and millions more who are not joined Tuesday in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, the national holiday of Ireland. U.S. President Barack Obama led the festivities at the White House, where he met with Ireland's

2007年VOA标准英语-US Celebrates Independence Day Holiday

By Paula Wolfson Washington 04 July 2007 Across the United States, Americans are celebrating the Independence Day holiday with picnics, fireworks, and a sense of caution.Festivities in the U.S. capital are scheduled to include a concert and fireworks

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Evaluates Africa's Post-Conflict Disarmament

By Selah Hennessy Dakar 13 June 2007 United Nations officials and delegates from about 20 African nations are meeting in Kinshasa to talk about disarmament strategies that can be implemented when conflicts come to an end. Analysts say the session wil

2006年VOA标准英语-Israel Escalates Military Campaign Against Leba

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 13 July 2006 Israel struck deep inside Lebanon Thursday, targeting airports, military airbases and Hezbollah positions. More than 50 Lebanese civilians have been killed in the attacks, while at least one Israeli has died in H

大苹果供不应求 iPad Pro推迟生产计划

Apple is believed to have delayed plans to produce a 12.9inch 'iPad Pro' so it can keep up with demand for its 5.5inch iPhone 6 plus handset. 据悉，苹果推迟12.9英寸的iPad Pro的生产计划，以保证满足5.5英寸的iPhone 6 plus的市场需

2007年VOA标准英语-South Africa's ANC Celebrates 95th Anniversary

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 15 January 2007 Leaders of South Africa's ruling African National Congress Saturday made a strong display of unity at celebrations marking the party's 95th birthday. President Thabo Mbeki, addressing what is due to be his

2006年VOA标准英语-US University Promotes 'Green Campus'

By George Dwyer Washington, DC 08 May 2006 watch Green Campus report With energy prices rising rapidly these days, consumers, businesses and other energy users are looking for creative ways to cut cos

2007年VOA标准英语-Pope Celebrates Easter Mass, Calls for World Pe

By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 08 April 2007 Pope Benedict XVI greets the faithful before delivering Easter address, 08 Apr 2007 Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Easter Mass in Saint Peter's Square Sunday and made an impassioned appeal for world peace in hi

苹果iPad Pro平板电脑将于今日开始网上订购

Apple Inc said its iPad Pro will be available to order online on Wednesday and arrive at stores later this week. 苹果公司近日宣布，其最新产品iPad Pro平板电脑周三开始可以从网上订购，并于本周稍晚在苹果商店开售。